Question

21. Can the numbers 24, 32, 40 be the length of the three sides of a right triangle? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Yes
From Pythagoras theorem p^2 + b^2 = h^2
Longest length side is h which is 40
Thus,
24^2 + 32^2 = 40^2
1600= 1600
So yes it is right angle triangle
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Answer 2

Answer:Yes, see below

Explanation:

24^2+32^2=40^2

576+1024=1600

1600=1600

Therefore, they can be the three sides of a right triangle because it fits the Pythagorean Theorem.